# Windsurfing Tricktionary vs WindsUp

The clearest difference is rating: WindsUp at 5.0 against Windsurfing Tricktionary's 4.5. WindsUp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Windsurfing Tricktionary's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windsurfing Tricktionary sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. WindsUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

WindsUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windsurfing Tricktionary has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Windsurfing Tricktionary ships an update every 2 months, WindsUp every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windsurfing Tricktionary | WindsUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsurfing-tricktionary/id408487735/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsup/id1662024138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tricktionary GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/408487738) | [Steven Sharpe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547019547) |

## What reviewers say

### Windsurfing Tricktionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsurfing-tricktionary/id408487735)

This app offers advanced windsurfing coaching with instructional content, video tutorials, and personalized recommendations. Users can browse moves, create training lists, and access content offline to improve their skills.

**Highlights:** Browse and search windsurfing moves, Create personalized training lists, Get move recommendations, Detailed move information, Video tutorials and slow-motion clips, Offline video storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Jumping | $9.99 | one-time |
| Non-jumping | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wave | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Subscription 12 Months | $21.99 | one-time |
| Premium Subscription 24 Months | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning windsurfing
- 👍 Detailed instructions and videos
- 👍 Slow-motion video playback
- 👍 Useful for tracking progress
- 👍 Good reference tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos not opening/loading
- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Outdated content
- 🐛 UI issues (landscape mode)

**Reported bugs**

- Most videos do not open
- In-app subscription not working
- App video on iPhone not working (landscape mode)
- Updates of move packages not working
- App stuck on loading bar

**Requested features**

- Update outdated videos
- Improve app stability
- Fix subscription issues
- Add French language version
- Allow scrolling video in landscape


### WindsUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsup/id1662024138)

This app helps windsurfers and kiteboarders choose the right equipment. It suggests sail area and board volume based on rider weight, wind speed, and board style. The updated version offers a unified interface for both sports and multiple wind speed units.

**Highlights:** Equipment selection for windsurfing and kiteboarding, Suggests sail area and board volume, Adjustable by rider weight, Adjustable by wind speed, Supports multiple wind speed units, Retains user settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windsurfing Tricktionary free?

Windsurfing Tricktionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WindsUp free?

WindsUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Windsurfing Tricktionary or WindsUp?

WindsUp is rated higher. Windsurfing Tricktionary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while WindsUp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Windsurfing Tricktionary or WindsUp have ads?

Neither Windsurfing Tricktionary nor WindsUp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Windsurfing Tricktionary or WindsUp?

Windsurfing Tricktionary ships an update every 2 months, and WindsUp every 17 months. Most recently, Windsurfing Tricktionary was updated on October 19, 2026 and WindsUp on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*